Balloon Safaris Kenya: Luxury Hot Air Balloon Rides, Safaris

What to Expect A Balloon Safari Kenya

• Early start: The day begins with a pickup from your camp between 4:30 and 4:45 a.m. for a pre-flight coffee.
• Flight experience: The safari is a quiet, peaceful journey, offering a unique perspective of the savannah and wildlife. The actual flight time is typically between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours.
• Wildlife viewing: You can see animals from above, with highlights including the Great Migration in the Masai Mara and views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
• Post-flight celebration: After landing, a champagne breakfast is served.
• Duration: The entire experience from pickup to return takes about four to five hours.

Luxury Hot Air Balloon Rides Kenya

A hot air balloon safari in Kenya is of great adventure and the balloon in most cases is set to take off at the break of dawn, around 6 am, gliding silently during the ride over the savannah grasslands below where you have a great opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife in the country’s premier Game Reserves like Masai Mara and the country’s National Parks.

Balloon Safaris Kenya is operated by qualified and approved companies, with qualified and experienced pilots thus no need to worry about your safety while on Hot Air Balloon Ride Kenya. The hot air balloons used in Kenya are manufactured in Great Britain and run by a company called Cameron, specialists in a hot air balloon.

Important considerations

• Best time to fly: While hot air balloon rides operate year-round, the best time is during the dry season (June-October or December-March) when wildlife is easier to spot and the weather is more reliable. Avoid the heavy rain season (around April and May).
• Restrictions: There are restrictions for pregnant women, people with serious medical conditions, those in wheelchairs, and children under four years old.
• Passenger requirements: You must be able to stand for at least one hour.

Hot Air Balloon Rides Kenya

1. Masai Mara Balloon Safari

One of the most well-known national parks in the world, the Masai Mara is home to an incredible variety of animals and is an ideal location for a balloon safari due to its incredible animal density. The Masai Mara’s zebra and wildebeest herds are at their largest during migration season (August and September), when hot-air balloon safaris are most popular. But if you go after the rains, you can witness a breathtaking sunrise over glistening rivers, hippo pools, and an abundance of plains animals.

During the dry months of June to October and January and February, you can enjoy the Masai Mara balloon safari from Rekero, Naboisho, or Encounter Mara.

2. Hot Air Balloon safari Amboseli

During your safari to Amboseli, you have the opportunity to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience: flying over the Amboseli plains in a hot air balloon. At first light, at about 6 in the morning, the balloon takes flight, silently gliding over the savannah grasslands below, where you could see a variety of animals. The ”Champagne Bush Breakfast”’ served at the wilderness balloon landing location marks the end of the hour-long voyage. A professional pilot pilots the hot air balloon, and the British company Cameron is the go-to for quality balloons in this industry. There is usually a maximum capacity of sixteen people per balloon, and sometimes even less if the basket is smaller, therefore it’s wise to make your reservation in advance if you want to go on a ride with one of these. The photos were taken by Kilimanjaro Balloons.